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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1903
Page
9
A plea for parents to influence children with reading by choosing wholesome books. The passage argues the home and library shape imagination and character, urges support for a public children’s room, and cites Pittsburg and Seattle examples of promoting better reading among youth.
J W Williams of the Northwestern Home Funding Association toured Yakima to review support for providing family homes for homeless children. The group has spent over 400 dollars for past placements and may need 500 more for ongoing care until legal age. Local and regional organizers and a recent death of Mrs Gunn are noted. A baby orphaned by a mother who died at a hop yard was taken to accompany the visit. Band Boys dance Thursday at Wisconsin hall invites all.
State horticulturist Van Holderbeke reports Washington produced 4 125 000 boxes of fruit in 1902 valued at 6 000 000 dollars but much spoiled or fed to hogs due to lack of processing capacity. He notes Washington fruit exceeds California in quality and flavor and urges more canneries and driers to expand profitable investment.
There will be no public celebration this year of the famous Scotch poet Burns Birthday. Many Caledonians are disappointed. Yet privately they plan a discreet observance in loyal fashion, keeping their tradition alive.
The grocery firm Mulhollan and Mulhollan has been sold to John Ditter formerly of Ditter and Mechtel. He will hereafter conduct the business.
The Mulhollan brothers announce retirement from their business with Andy undecided about his future and Arthur likely returning to Oregon. The passage discusses peace, Venezuela, and the likely appointment of Wesley L. Jones to the rivers and harbors committee, aided by Senator Foster and Congressman Cushman, noting Washington and Oregon gains from his seat and future river legislation.
R H Foster of 318 South Second Street Salt Lake City says he suffered from dyspepsia for 21 years and found relief with Herbine after trying many doctors. He recommends it to friends and claims it is curing them as well. Available for 50 cents at Fred L Janeck's.
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